2008Victory Kingpin Tour

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The 2008 Victory Kingpin Tour is a full-featured cruiser touring motorcycle designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and commanding presence. Powered by a 1638cc V-twin engine with fuel injection and 6-speed transmission, it delivers smooth, reliable performance ideal for extended highway cruising. Best known for its aggressive styling combined with practical touring capabilities, including belt drive reliability and oil-air cooling efficiency.

Capacity: 1638.8 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 336.1 kg
Seat height: 673 mm
Power: 85.0 HP (62.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 2008 Victory Kingpin Tour

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Dry weight	297.0 kg (654.8 pounds)	336.1 kg (741.0 pounds)
Front suspension	Inverted cartridge telescopic fork	Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43mm diameter, 5.1in/130mm travel
Rear suspension	Single, mono-tube gas, forged and cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swing-arm, preload adjustable spring	Single, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage , 3.9in/100mm travel, preload adjustable spring
Front brakes	Single disc. 4-piston caliper	Single disc. 4-piston
Rear brakes	Single disc. 2-piston caliper	Single disc. 2-piston

Other years 2007 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding40%

Daily riding55%

Touring75%

Two-up70%

Track10%

Best for: Built as a big V-twin cruiser for relaxed highway cruising and boulevard presence rather than outright performance.
Built for: A torque-driven, laid-back American cruiser with classic V-twin styling and a strong emphasis on cruising comfort over sportiness.
Not ideal for: This is not the machine for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or high-speed sport performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 673mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Victory Kingpin Tour, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1638.8 ccm
Power: 85.0 HP (62.5 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2529 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 102.0 mm
Compression: 8.7:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Wet multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1666 mm
Overall length: 2614 mm
Seat height: 673 mm
Dry weight: 336.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 147 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43mm diameter, 5.1in/130mm travel
Rear suspension: Single, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage , 3.9in/100mm travel, preload adjustable spring
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 100 mm
Rake (fork angle): 32.8°
Trail: 138 mm